Hungarian Dance No.1 | Ephemeral by NUS Guitar Ensemble

“Hungarian Dance No. 1” was performed by NUS Guitar Ensemble for Ephemeral, recorded in NUS University Town Dance Atelier 2, Singapore, on 12 October 2024.

Originally composed for piano four hands, Hungarian Dance is a collection of dances based on Hungarian folk songs. Featuring fast, complicated scalic passages and characterised by its variations in tempo and complemented with sudden and dramatic changes in dynamics, “Hungarian Dance No. 1” is a lively, energetic work with a dramatic flair.

Composed by Johannes Brahms
Arranged by Yuudai Hatanaka

Soprano: Kaylee Therese Poh Di Er
Prime 1: Chong Choon Hoe, Gavin
Prime 2: Ng Se Kit, Ethan
Prime Cembalo: Izz Muhammad bin Ahmad
Bass: Nemeth Emma
Guitarron: Lynelle Koh Ling Ning

Video and Audio by Member Cai Tianxiang
Thanks to all our friends and GENUS alumni who helped out during the recording!

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